[3] This species of weta is unusual for an insect in that the female shows maternal care.

The specific name refers to the two lobes on the ventral surface of the abdominal tergites of adult females.

[6][5][7] Hemiandrus bilobatus are endemic to the Wellington and Marlborough regions of New Zealand.

They have been observed eating invertebrates such as Deinacrida rugosa (giant weta), moths and beetle larvae and feeding on the young buds of grape vines.

[9][4] Control of ground weta in vineyards has been tried using a number of approaches, the most effective method being a layer of mussel shells under the vines.